2004 BMW 120 vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 540 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 120 | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 120 | President |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3040 mm |